Dana White is gearing up to promote what many are calling the biggest boxing event of 2025, following Canelo Alvarez’s win against William Scull in May as part of a four-fight deal initiated by Saudi boxing expert Turki Alalshikh that set up his highly anticipated fight with Terence Crawford. While initial uncertainty had existed regarding leadership roles for this event’s co-promoters and official promoter Sela, these roles have since been confirmed with Dana White serving under TKO Group Holdings as co-promoter alongside Sela who was designated officially promoter due to venue availability issues.
Dana White was highly active in promoting Canelo vs Crawford’s highly anticipated fight at Allegiant Stadium on March 15, and the undercard, including bouts such as Serhii Bohachuk vs Brandon Adams and Ivan Dychko vs Jermaine Franklin Jr. That way of thinking aligns closely with UFC promoter Dana McGregor who values all fights equally; similar strategies were utilized on UFC events too! With live streaming via Netflix expected from Allegiant Stadium this event promises boxing enthusiasts an action-packed night of boxing action!
Details on the Canelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford Undercard
With an undercard that boasts matches including Al-Mohammed vs. Martin Caraballo, and Steven Nelson vs. Raiko Santana, the promotion strategies applied by Dana White have sparked curiosity and debate among fans. White’s track record with the UFC has been notable, yet boxing’s distinct culture and history present new challenges for the MMA promoter. The mixed reactions stem from concerns over whether White’s influence might alter the essence of professional boxing.
Reactions to Dana White’s Involvement in Boxing
Dana White has successfully brought UFC into an international sports phenomenon, yet his transition into boxing has met with considerable scrutiny and controversy. Both critics and fans alike have voiced doubts, raising issues regarding White’s familiarity with boxers or fear that his involvement could potentially hurt the sport itself. But White supporters point to his capacity for building excitement around events as evidence that boxing would benefit from his promotional expertise; mentions have even surfaced of a bill like Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act being kept prominent as an affirmation that all parties involved must uphold integrity in all forms of competition between players while respect for one another to ensure fair competition is maintained between competitors in boxing competitions.
Dana White continues to navigate uncharted waters as she charts her way forward in boxing, leaving the boxing community divided and divided again over his approach. With its substantial purse and high-profile undercard, Canelo-Crawford represents an important milestone on White’s boxing journey; whether or not its outcome inspires widespread approval remains to be seen; regardless, its effect will certainly leave its mark upon this sport.